Tabo Creek Watershed Dam C-32 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam C-32, located in Lafayette, Missouri, was completed in 1967 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial Grade Stabilization structure along the TR-Garrison Fork river.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 29 feet and has a storage capacity of 142 acre-feet, providing valuable flood control and water resource management for the surrounding area. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the local community from potential flooding events.
The dam's primary purpose of Grade Stabilization highlights its importance in maintaining the integrity of the surrounding landscape and waterways. Despite not being regulated or inspected by the state, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service ensure its structural stability and reliability. With a spillway width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 345 cubic feet per second, Tabo Creek Watershed Dam C-32 is well-equipped to handle significant water flow during periods of heavy rainfall or increased runoff. Overall, this dam represents a key infrastructure asset in the region's water resource and climate management efforts.
As an Earth dam with a stone core and soil foundation, Tabo Creek Watershed Dam C-32 exemplifies the importance of sustainable and resilient engineering practices in water resource infrastructure. With its uncontrolled spillway type and lack of outlet gates, this structure is designed to effectively manage water flow and protect downstream areas from potential flooding risks. With a focus on Grade Stabilization and a history of successful operation since its completion in 1967, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive water management strategies in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of climate change.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
590 |
Dam Height |
29 |
River Or Stream |
TR-GARRISON FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
92 |
Nid Storage |
142 |
Structural Height |
31 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
31 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Tabo Creek Watershed Dam C-32